Modern architecture in Hong Kong

Modern Architecture & Skyscrapers

Hong Kong’s skyline is defined by engineering milestones and stylistic shifts. This collection spans from the neoclassical 1881 Heritage and the Old Supreme Court to the high-tech modernism of I.M. Pei’s Bank of China Tower and the twin-towered Lippo Centre. Beyond skyscrapers like the 100th-floor Sky100 observatory and the International Finance Centre, the list highlights vital infrastructure, including the world’s longest outdoor escalator system and massive suspension bridges like Tsing Ma and the 55-kilometre Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau crossing.

Modern Architecture & Skyscrapers — Map

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Sky100

This observation deck is situated on the 100th floor of the tallest building in Hong Kong (and one of the tallest ones in the world) -…

Wanmtamgoi / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Central-Mid-Levels Escalator System

This complex of escalators and travelators was built in 1993 and it is one of the longest escalator systems in the world.

WiNG / CC BY 3.0

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Bank of China Building

The Bank of China Tower is a skyscraper located in Central, Hong Kong.

Baycrest / CC BY-SA 2.5

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International Finance Centre

The International Finance Centre is a skyscraper and integrated commercial development on the waterfront of Hong Kong's Central District.

Subc / CC BY-SA 2.5

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Lippo Centre

Lippo Centre, previously known as the Bond Centre, is a twin tower skyscraper complex completed in 1988 at 89 Queensway, in Admiralty on…

Alan / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Former Marine Police Headquarters Compound

Built in 1884, the building used to serve as the marine police headquarters.

Craddocktm / CC BY-SA 3.0

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The Court of Final Appeal

The Court of Final Appeal Building, also known as the Old Supreme Court Building, is the home of the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong.

Katie Chan / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Hong Kong Cultural Centre

This multi-purpose cultural venue is the landmark of Tsim Sha Tsui and an architectural gem.

WiNG / CC BY 3.0

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Shenzhen Library

Shenzhen Library is the public library system of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

ShingBoning / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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The Chopsticks

Highcliff is a luxury apartment building on a south slope of Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong.

Littlewill1166 / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road

The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge is a 55-kilometre bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea…

Ralf Roletschek / CC BY 3.0

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Stonecutters Bridge

Stonecutters Bridge is a high level cable-stayed bridge spanning the Rambler Channel in Hong Kong, connecting Nam Wan Kok, Tsing Yi to…

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Tsing Ma Bridge

Tsing Ma Bridge is a bridge in Hong Kong. It is the world's 16th-longest span suspension bridge, and was the second longest at time of…

Wing1990hk / CC BY 3.0

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The Repulse Bay Arcade

The Repulse Bay is a residential building and commercial arcade, located at 109 Repulse Bay Road in the Repulse Bay area of Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Coliseum

Hong Kong Coliseum, commonly known as the Hung Hom Coliseum, is a multi-purpose indoor arena, in Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong near Hung…

Wing1990hk / CC BY 3.0

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Avenue of Stars

The Avenue of Stars, modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is an avenue located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui,…

Qwer132477 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Shek Kip Mei Estate

Shek Kip Mei Estate is the first public housing estate in Hong Kong. It is located in Sham Shui Po and is under the management of the Hong…

Chong Fat / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

The Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre is a public cultural center located in the Kowloon Park, Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon,…

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